Classic Car Buyer

This week’s issue caused something of an argument amongst CCB’s staff. While it didn’t get physical, and no feelings were truly hurt, a heated debate certainly raged. The cause? Alloy wheels. In a bid to refine our definitive list of the all-time gre

Fidanza’s new short throw shifter for the modern classic VW Golf Mk4 GTI is a direct bolt-in replacement. Part number 891907 is made from aluminium and hardened steel. How much? £87.09 Where? fidanza.com / 001 440 259 5656 This fascinating book delve

Thousands of classic car fans descended on Bicester Heritage for RADwood, Hagerty’s celebration of 1980s and 1990s automotive culture. Established in the USA in 2017, the event enjoyed its second year at the former RAF venue, gathering an eclectic mi

Some drivers may soon face medical assessment fees to keep their driving licence, with the DVLA holding a consultation into whether those requiring medical checks to prove their fitness to drive should pay out of their own pockets. The DVLA – and tax

Few car events are more elegant than the annual Concours of Elegance on September 3, helped in no small part by its location in the grounds of Hampton Court. Naturally, the focus is on high-end classics but that does mean you get the chance to see so

A 1937 Bugatti Type 57S by Corsica, owned by JCB founder Lord Bamford, has taken top honours at the 2023 Salon Privé Concours. One of just 42 produced, the ‘Best of Show’ victor impressed an expert judging panel as well as thousands of guest at the B

The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is celebrating the centenary of MG with an exhibition of rarely seen archive photographs from its collection of over 1.9 million items. The ‘Magic of the Marque – 100 Years of MG’will feature in the museum’s In-F

This year seems to have whizzed by quicker than ever and with it, the summer nights are fading fast to be replaced by autumn, which can only mean one thing: the peak of car show season is well and truly over for another year. With the colder months a

The theory goes that aluminium wheels can improve handling by reducing unsprung mass and even lead to better fuel consumption, but let’s face it – the main appeal of alloys is their ability to change the appearance of a car with the minimum of fuss.

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The Manta’s major foe, the final Capri is perhaps most attractive in sporty S or 2.8 Injection guise. Offering simple, unsophisticated thrills, the coupe is very well supported by a thriving club scene and a plethora of dedicated Ford specialists, bu

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We look at the life and career of Scottish designer, Ian Callum – the man responsible for the Aston Martin DB7 and Vanquish. Against all odds this trio of classics hung on well into the 1980s. We compare the Fiat 126, Citroën 2CV and the humble Mini

Reader Steven Busk contacted us with his fond memories following our piece on 1980s and 1990s multivalve hatchbacks in the August 9 issue of CCB. “I fondly remember the days when 120bhp superminis were fast and desirable cars for us young lads of the

1961 –Ford ‘109E’ Consul Classic saloon launched in April, with 1.3-litre 54bhp engine. Two- and four-door bodies available in Standard or Deluxe trim. 1962 –January: Ford 190E Consul Capri coupe introduced. September sees ‘116E’ Consul Classic and C